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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.67, 26,377.49 and 6,502.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.67, 26,377.49 and 6,502.58 is: 9,750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.67 : 26,377.49 = 6,502.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.67/26,377.49 = 6,502.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.67x = 26,377.49 × 6,502.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.67x = 171,521,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,521,574.52/17,590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.72

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